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Oct. 23, 1987
Lots of stories are told about “Singin’ in the Rain,” about the blood, sweat and tears it took to make that most joyous of musicals.
Feb. 24, 2019
Entertainment & Arts
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April 8, 2021
Movies* ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ called by some the greatest musical ever filmed, is being honored with a screening and reunion of cast and crew.
Sept. 3, 2002
I’ll join your crusade against colorizing movies if you’ll join mine against stage-izing them.
Jan. 11, 1987
Squeaks of anticipation greet the opening strains of familiar songs at a local revival of the stage musical “Singin’ in the Rain,” adapted from the 1952 MGM movie that keeps Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor dancing forever in our memories.
April 19, 2019
Why, yes, you can cobble up an acceptable stage imitation of a great old movie musical.
Dec. 12, 1986
The Newport Harbor Art Museum celebrated Fred Astaire a couple of weeks ago with “Top Hat.”
Aug. 4, 1994
“Singin’ in the Rain” flopped on Broadway in 1985-1986--deservedly so, if you ask Don and Bonnie Ward, co-artistic directors of Starlight Musical Theatre.
June 27, 1990
When the musical “Singin’ in the Rain” opened on Broadway in July, 1985, critics turned its optimistic title inside out: “Whistling in the Dark,” “Singin’ Down the Drain.”
Dec. 8, 1986